We’ve got some serious cocktail contenders in celebration of the 86th Academy Awards.

By Alexis Korman

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Bring a taste of tinsel town to your living room viewing party with these six Academy Awards-inspired drinks, in honor of the most glamorous evening in show business. From sips that riff off of Oscar-nominated films to actual cocktail recipes served at some of the industry’s most exclusive after parties, we’re raising the curtain on Hollywood’s hottest night.

“We wanted to offer a fun specialty cocktail that glitters like the Awards itself,” says Piazza of his gold-hued, gently spiced creation. “Served in a tall martini glass, it pays homage to the stately Oscar.”

Chill a shot glass. Lightly moisten the rim of the glass and run the edge through the gold flakes. Combine Baileys with Goldschläger in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into shot glass.

This tropical martini is starlet-approved, clocking in at just 127 calories per serving. Good thing, since it will be a featured cocktail served at the Governor’s Ball immediately following the Awards ceremony.

It may be anyone’s guess who will end up on fashion’s “hot” or “not” lists the morning after the Awards, but this showy caipirinha variation, which incorporates a dash of Sriracha hot sauce, doesn’t hesitate to deliver sizzle and style.

Muddle the limes with sugar in a chilled double rocks glass. Add the passion fruit purée, Sriracha sauce and Cachaça with a scoop of crushed ice. Stir well using a bar spoon and garnish with the chili pepper and passion fruit slice.

It’s fitting that this ’70s-themed bar would create a drink inspired by the Oscar-nominated film American Hustle. While it incorporates barrel-aged Galliano and vintage Coke-bottle-esque packaging when served at the bar, home viewers will appreciate the DIY version. The end result tastes just like root beer—but it’s clearly for an adult audience.

“The Wolfy, inspired by Leonardo Dicaprio's character in The Wolf of Wall Street, is a masculine cocktail with a lot of bite,” says Maxwell, not to mention a fitting price tag ($17). But you don’t have to be a banker to bring this over-the-top drink home. The subtle use of chipotle and guajillo peppers adds complexity to the Bourbon base, which you can recreate at home.

Place the Bourbon in a blender with the dried apricots and the pepper skins. Blend until smooth. Let mixture stand for 10 minutes, then pass through a fine strainer. Transfer back to the bottle (it will have some sediment).

For chipotle-Bourbon tincture:

1 cup chipotle peppers, roughly chopped
1 cup Wild Turkey 101

Place peppers (including seeds) with Bourbon in a small mason jar and let infuse for 5–7 days in a cool, dark place. Strain mixture and transfer to an eye-dropper container or a bitters bottle. It will keep for 2–3 months at room temperature.